Why might someone resist treating Oprah Winfrey as the ultimate symbol of the American Dream?

A) She was born into a fairly wealthy family.
B) She represents the exception rather than the rule.
C) She has recently lost most of her resources and is not particularly well off.
D) Her family might not have had much money, but it did have social connections that helped her career.

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Leslie Lopez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The American Dream is often associated with the idea that anyone can achieve success through hard work and determination, regardless of their background or social class. While Oprah Winfrey certainly worked hard to achieve her success, she also had certain advantages, such as innate intelligence and charisma, as well as some social and financial resources that gave her a head start. Therefore, some people might resist treating her as the ultimate symbol of the American Dream because they see her as an exception to the rule rather than a representation of it.

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